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HIV risk perceptions, knowledge and behaviours among female sex workers in two cities in Turkmenistan.

This paper describes HIV risk behaviour patterns among street- and bar-based female sex workers in the Turkmenistan cities of Ashgabat and Mary. 

Street-based sex workers had little to no knowledge of HIV and primarily used condoms when condom use was initiated by clients. Bar-based sex workers had HIV knowledge and reported regularly using condoms mainly with first-time clients. 
 
While sex workers perceived themselves to be at low risk for acquiring HIV, they were aware of other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and expressed a strong desire for free STI testing and treatment services.
Year of publication: 
2010
Theme: 
Health and HIV
Author: 
Chariyeva Z, Colaco R, Maman S
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